When you stay at Bloc, keeping you safe, secure and comfortable is our absolute priority. With this in mind, we've implemented a number of procedures; such as a contactless smart room control, using virus-inhibiting HeiQ Viroblock to sanitise all surfaces, staff temperature checks and a lot more. You saw it in Birmingham first; a cross between a seriously upscale design hotel and a Japanese pod, miraculously coming in at Motel 6 prices.
Slick, well equipped and a feeling of luxury despite being compact: 'a place for everything, and everything in it's place' - will definitely come back next time we fly to/from Gatwick! Stayed here for one night prior to a flight to the U.S. The room is small but perfect for getting your head down for the night.
Slick, well equipped and a feeling of luxury despite being compact: 'a place for everything, and everything in it's place' - will definitely come back next time we fly to/from Gatwick! Stayed here for one night prior to a flight to the U.S. The room is small but perfect for getting your head down for the night.
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Bloc Hotel is ideally situated for North and South Terminals, just a few short steps from the departure lounge. We offer our guests a new way to short stay through the ingenuity of our design and views of the world's most efficient single-runway airport. No other hotel will get you closer to your flight.
Bloc Hotel is ideally placed for easy access to Birmingham's excellent transport links: rail, road and air. The city has unrivalled shopping facilities in The Bull Ring and Mailbox. It also boasts the country's best exhibition spaces with the NEC and NIA. Throw in Brum's buzzing night life and you have the perfect base for both business and leisure travellers.
Wake up refreshed and ready for your flight in Vista Plus, the larger version of our visionary room with a window. Bloc's super sound-proofing ensures a peaceful night's sleep in the heart of Gatwick Airport. Make sure your family holiday gets off to the perfect start by booking our Vista Family Room.
Reviews (23)
Charlie Moore
Dec 28, 2021
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As a hotel brand that advertises itself as "affordable and luxurious," this turned out to be the polar opposite. At first glance, this appeared to be a fantastic hotel – however, this was not the case. Due to my OCD, I requested that my room be cleaned after the initial inspection; however, I was told that this would not be possible and that the room was cleaned/ examined before my arrival. Even though I said that I had OCD, I was not taken seriously, and the situation that followed would not have happened if I had been listened to. Returning to the receptionist, I accepted her word and proceeded
Daniel Goodson
Dec 26, 2021
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Gastro Gezgin
Dec 16, 2021
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It’s a hostel not a hotel!
The room looks very well online but the room was so so small. There was a bed squashed between walls. No space to move around. Very poor designed room. I couldn’t breathe inside the room easily. Housekeeping is also not good. Asked couple of times to have new towels but no response on time.
There is also no cafe or eatery on site. The nearest about 20 min. away
The room looks very well online but the room was so so small. There was a bed squashed between walls. No space to move around. Very poor designed room. I couldn’t breathe inside the room easily. Housekeeping is also not good. Asked couple of times to have new towels but no response on time.
There is also no cafe or eatery on site. The nearest about 20 min. away
Gary Cornwall
Dec 06, 2021
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Fiona
Dec 06, 2021
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2 nights at this hotel. Booked via air b&b, 2 people booked an apartment. Excellent location, room, hotel. The room was spilt in two, kitchen diner then bedroom then shower room. There is discounted parking behind the hotel. It's 2 min walk to the jewelry quarter and 7 min walk to centre Birmingham. Very quiet hotel, 24 hr reception.
Amber Blakely
Dec 04, 2021
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One of the worst hotel stays i've had.
Claustrophobic, no windows. No ability to cycle fresh air.
No basic facilities to be expected in even the cheapest hotel (Kettle, mugs, bin)
Zero movement space. The bed was practically next to the shower.
Cost, this hotel was around double the price of a premier Inn with much less to offer.
The only compliment I can give is to the pleasant staff at reception.
Won't be staying here again.
Claustrophobic, no windows. No ability to cycle fresh air.
No basic facilities to be expected in even the cheapest hotel (Kettle, mugs, bin)
Zero movement space. The bed was practically next to the shower.
Cost, this hotel was around double the price of a premier Inn with much less to offer.
The only compliment I can give is to the pleasant staff at reception.
Won't be staying here again.
Adam Hubbard
Dec 03, 2021
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Holly Blessington Holly B.
Nov 13, 2021
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Great little hotel. Not too far out of the way (about 15 minute walk from Grand Central). Room could have been a little cleaner, there was a stain on the carpet and the surfaces were dusty. Staff were very nice and helpful. Only thing that really let the place down was a group of guests returning to their room at 3am and making so much noise!
Carla H.
Oct 27, 2019
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Okay so this hotel isn't bad it wasn't great. I chose to stay at the hotel because it was convenient for me to get on my early morning flight. The location is awesome if your traveling and not staying over one night. What I enjoyed was the customer service and the easy check in that is available upon your arrival. My gripe was the room was cold and we were not able to control the temperature. In addition the floors are metal and cold so socks and house shoes are highly suggested. The view in my window was the airport building wall with a rocks on the ground. This room was not comfortable
A. L.
Sep 11, 2019
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In an emergency, I had to spend the night in one of Bloc's rooms and not only was it clean and welcoming, but the vibe was super calming, which I definitely needed.
Only docking one star because, amazingly, you cannot hear ANY plane noise but the hallway noise is intense if your neighbors have children.
Only docking one star because, amazingly, you cannot hear ANY plane noise but the hallway noise is intense if your neighbors have children.
Barney C.
Jul 21, 2019
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Convenient for international flights with long layovers. Rooms are beyond cozy but still pretty modern. Don't expect much in terms of amenities; for example there's no lotion or a phone in the room to get a wake up call. The site I booked on started there was 24-hour room service. That was false. There's a cafe right by reception however with a decent selection of sandwiches that you get 10% off on .... 8/10 - Would Recommend
Steve F.
Apr 23, 2019
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This hotel is super convenient for anyone having a morning departing flight out of London Gatwick Airport. It's literally steps from the airport departure area. Be aware that the basic rooms are akin to an interior cabin on a cruise ship. In a word, small. And no window. And the entire bathroom becomes the shower (as in toilet sink and everything else gets wet). Although the bed is very large and comfy, the basic room is best suited for a solo traveler, or a very cozy couple. There are tech touches throughout, such as subdued LED lighting, cool use of materials and single source controls for
Zeeshan N.
Mar 25, 2019
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Pretty sure this place has a deal going with the airport. There was a fire alarm being "tested" right as we got to the airport for our 6 hour layover. Made the decision to go here straight forward.
My suggestion: don't book a hour overnight layover at Gatwick. You CANNOT EVEN GET PAST SECURITY. It's a joke.
Get a room here if you must. The bed is comfy. You won't regret the money.
My suggestion: don't book a hour overnight layover at Gatwick. You CANNOT EVEN GET PAST SECURITY. It's a joke.
Get a room here if you must. The bed is comfy. You won't regret the money.
Joanna V.
Mar 07, 2019
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It's a hotel accessible directly from Gatwick Airport's south terminal. This makes an extra convenient overnight stay for earlybird next day flights.
The hotel's signage isn't clear, and there are extra doors which make the lift to the hotel reception less visible. THE RECEPTION IS ON THE 3rd FLOOR next to Security Checkpoint.
Front desk assistance is really helpful. After feeling lost then locating them, check in is simple with a booking. Following 2 days of delayed flights, I was able to have a relieving, but extremely short stay on an agency's credit.
They have
The hotel's signage isn't clear, and there are extra doors which make the lift to the hotel reception less visible. THE RECEPTION IS ON THE 3rd FLOOR next to Security Checkpoint.
Front desk assistance is really helpful. After feeling lost then locating them, check in is simple with a booking. Following 2 days of delayed flights, I was able to have a relieving, but extremely short stay on an agency's credit.
They have
Alex C.
Oct 09, 2018
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Made my family and I wait for nearly six hours for check in... after a 12 hr flight. Of course this information was not shared at the time the reservation was made. What's the point? I'm only in the room for a few hours at this point. Seems super convenient but it would've been more convenient, almost as comfortable, and 100% cheaper to sleep in the terminal.
Geoff J.
Sep 17, 2018
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The new go-to hotel right inside the airport
Euro-style micro hotel which has everything you will need for that quick overnight stay before those dreadful early morning flights
Clean, compact, efficient and a fair price - what else do you need when the M25 is a parking lot?
And anyway, when did you last look out of the window from a hotel room you arrived at in the dark and left before dawn?
Try it - you will be pleasantly surprised
Euro-style micro hotel which has everything you will need for that quick overnight stay before those dreadful early morning flights
Clean, compact, efficient and a fair price - what else do you need when the M25 is a parking lot?
And anyway, when did you last look out of the window from a hotel room you arrived at in the dark and left before dawn?
Try it - you will be pleasantly surprised
Dana P.
May 16, 2018
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The key to understanding Bloc is understanding what it is. It's a place to sleep and shower and that's it.
The standard room we had was basically a bed, a few square feet of space to stand in, and a small toilet/sink/shower closet. The bathroom actually IS the shower so don't leave anything laying around while taking a shower or it will get drenched. It's really bare bones. Everything in the room (lights, shades, checkout) is controlled by a small touch screen mounted in the wall.
But the beauty of it is the convenience. I've never even a seen a hotel INSIDE the airport
The standard room we had was basically a bed, a few square feet of space to stand in, and a small toilet/sink/shower closet. The bathroom actually IS the shower so don't leave anything laying around while taking a shower or it will get drenched. It's really bare bones. Everything in the room (lights, shades, checkout) is controlled by a small touch screen mounted in the wall.
But the beauty of it is the convenience. I've never even a seen a hotel INSIDE the airport
Emmanuel I.
Nov 11, 2017
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Stayed here for two nights. Pretty convenient location if you have a day or two layover in Gatwick. Close to train station if heading out of Gatwick. London is about 30 minutes away by one train ride.
Rooms are small,, typical in the UK. Shower and toilet is only one room. No divider between shower and toilet. Beds are comfy. Room is controlled by a tablet - lights, AC, blinds. Rooms are quite even though hotel is in the airport.
The staff was friendly. Helped us with directions.
Lots of food places nearby. A few restaurants and small grocery stores. Lots of money changers and ATM's
Rooms are small,, typical in the UK. Shower and toilet is only one room. No divider between shower and toilet. Beds are comfy. Room is controlled by a tablet - lights, AC, blinds. Rooms are quite even though hotel is in the airport.
The staff was friendly. Helped us with directions.
Lots of food places nearby. A few restaurants and small grocery stores. Lots of money changers and ATM's
Sharlene E.
Nov 14, 2016
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Late flight in or early flight out? Either way this hotel is your best option!
It's located right inside the airport, so you don't have to worry about getting an Uber or hauling your luggage through traffic.
Keep in mind though that these hotel rooms are super small because they're meant to really be one night stays. You have the option to book a room without a window, but for a few more extra dollars you can get a window (which we did).
The room was super clean, mattress was comfy, and the overall ambiance of these room was awesome. There was an tablet located above our night
It's located right inside the airport, so you don't have to worry about getting an Uber or hauling your luggage through traffic.
Keep in mind though that these hotel rooms are super small because they're meant to really be one night stays. You have the option to book a room without a window, but for a few more extra dollars you can get a window (which we did).
The room was super clean, mattress was comfy, and the overall ambiance of these room was awesome. There was an tablet located above our night
Sasha B.
Sep 03, 2016
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The Bloc was a savior at a very essential time. We stayed here after a super late night flight in (2am) and we didn't want to travel into Crawley at that hr.
Be warned the Bloc is a bit pricey. Its about $170 U.S. for a nighr last min because of it's proximity to Heathrow.
It's bunk stile sleeping and the rooms are minimlastic modern glam. Its a wet room so while there is a bathroom it doesn't have a separate tub and or shower area. The shower essentially wets the whole damn floor including where the toilet is. There is some kind of a drainage system which fails my sanitation
Be warned the Bloc is a bit pricey. Its about $170 U.S. for a nighr last min because of it's proximity to Heathrow.
It's bunk stile sleeping and the rooms are minimlastic modern glam. Its a wet room so while there is a bathroom it doesn't have a separate tub and or shower area. The shower essentially wets the whole damn floor including where the toilet is. There is some kind of a drainage system which fails my sanitation
Maria E.
Aug 30, 2016
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Sam B.
Jul 27, 2016
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Located inside Gatwick's south terminal the Bloc hotel is easily located by following the signs from the entrance to the terminal. After a swift friendly check in we were given our room key then took the lift up to our room on the fifth floor. The Bloc hotel offers a variety of different rooms to suit your needs, from family rooms to VIP rooms. As we needed a double room we had the choice between booking a 'sleeping double room' or the 'Vista double room', the difference was the Vista has a window in the room where as the sleeping room doesn't. All Vista rooms have
Jillian C.
Jan 04, 2016
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2 weary New Yorkers flew in on cheapo but perfectly fine Norwegian Airlines on a redeye, easily checked into the Bloc which is truly inside the airport, (no catching a taxi or shuttle to take you off property) to the most incredible tiny room, one has to put the suitcase on the bed just to open it. My hubby easily took the train from LGW into the city to get sim cards, fill up our Oyster cards and have fun, while I slept at the Bloc like a drunken sailor. I walked out into the concourse where the shopping is plentiful, including a grocery store where I got food and wine, and brought back to the
